Mike Allen

Chief Craig is doing a good job of continued, sensitive negotiations with the protesters in an effort to lessen the impact on the park and those who live and work near it. While the protest remains peaceful, we should continue that strategy. I am not in favor of using the protest to grandstand in order to score political points against the city's administration; which is irresponsible, childish, and could cause the protest to become something more than it already is -which is what some of the protesters want.

Chris Bortz

I think the Occupy Cincinnati protesters should be permitted to protest anywhere they choose, so long as they follow the laws that apply to all of us equally. Overnight stays in the park are not permitted, and selective enforcement of those laws opens the city to liability from anyone who may choose to protest in the future. The city must consistently, predictably and equitably enforce its laws.

Kevin Flynn

No, there is no 1st Amendment right to violate reasonable time restrictions, and a failure to enforce these restrictions will enable other groups to also flaunt the law. It is also not a matter that rises to the level of a no-confidence vote in the City Manager as some on Council are proposing.

Leslie Ghiz

No. Speech/assembly can be regulated by a municipality as to time, place and manner. We have reasonable laws, and they must be enforced as to everyone, regardless of whether we like what they are saying or not.

Catherine Smith Mills

Although I support people's first amendment right to protest, we need to start applying the Cincinnati laws as written because the neighbors and adjacent businesses who pay for the upkeep of Piatt Park are being unfairly impacted.

Roxanne Qualls

I believe in the constitutionally protected right of speech, right of assembly, and right to petition government to redress grievances. I do not believe that "occupying" public space by camping out and violating regulation designed to manage use and ensure reasonable access is protected. I do not think the protesters should be allowed to stay overnight.

Laure Quinlivan

I am respecting Judge Dlott's request that the city refrain from comment until she issues her ruling.

Chris Seelbach

There should absolutely be a visible place in the City where people, with a permit, can protest 24 hours a day, without facing a penalty or fine. Further, I understand the frustration felt by many Americans: Government is not working for working-class people!

P.G. Sittenfeld

While I am sympathetic to the concerns motivating Occupy Cincinnati, I don't believe any of us can live independent of established laws and ordinances.

Christopher Smitherman

Yes I think Occupy Cincinnati should be allowed to continue to stay in the park.

Wendell Young

I respect free speech, the right to peacefully assemble and to address grievances to government. Regardless of any feelings that any members of Council may have, however, the matter is in court and I believe Council should withhold any action until receiving the decision of the court.